Mack Rd 1999

Model Rd made in 1999 by Mack got 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningsteering and suspension.

Rd year 1999

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins

Model 1999

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
02V037006	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 06/14/1999 to 10/31/2000	V (Vehicle)	2050	12/27/2002	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	08/15/2002	09/06/2002
Defect Summary	On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence Summary	If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). owner notification began december 27, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Notes	Mack truck recall no. sco276.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V246103	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 07/01/1999 to 12/10/1999	V (Vehicle)	6244	12/13/2000	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/04/2000	11/08/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence Summary	This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
Notes	Owner notification began december 13, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - REAR
02V061002	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 10/01/1998 to 01/16/2002	V (Vehicle)	213	04/22/2002	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	03/21/2002	03/26/2002
Defect Summary	On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Consequence Summary	The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Corrective Summary	The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. owner notification began april 22, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Notes	Mack truck recall no. sco273. consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
00V230003	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 02/01/1999 to 08/31/2000	V (Vehicle)	45866	12/12/2000	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/04/2000	11/01/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Consequence Summary	This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Notes	Owner notification began december 13, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SB541002	02/19/1999	604092	Subject on installation of new-style height control valve for al suspension originally built with height control valve and separate pilot dump valve. *tt	04/12/1999
STRUCTURE
SB-121037	10/28/2008	10027765	Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe	02/02/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY
SB-121037	10/28/2008	10027765	Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe	02/02/2009
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-121037	10/28/2008	10027765	Mack trucks: cracks in lower frame flange. on certain cv and rd model chassis equipped with constant section frame rails, cracks may develop in the lower frame flange in the area of the steering gear. *pe	02/02/2009